Late-night host and Democratic presidential candidate also discuss wearing masks in public, choosing a female running mate
In that interview, Biden explained how he was not prepared to run for president in 2016 due to the recent death of his son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer.
“You’ve got to remember, over time, that they’re still part of you, they’re your heart, they’re your soul,” Biden responded, getting visibly emotional when discussing his son. “It’s who you are, it’s this connection that is real, and the only way I know for me how to get through it is to find purpose.”
In the extended interview, the two also touch on wearing masks in public, Biden’s plans for beating Trump, and the search for a woman running mate. Notably, Colbert avoided asking Biden about former Senate staffer Tara Reade’s allegations of sexual assault against him.
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